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Academic programs that bring opportunity

Just outside the nation's capital, we've built connections with government agencies and industry partners working at the forefront of scientific research. Combine those with our advanced facilities for getting real-world work experience and options for tailoring your degree, and our students have more opportunity to land jobs, internships, and research collaborations that really help them stand out.

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Join us for ScienceConnect this September

Start off the semester by meeting College of Science faculty, staff, and students while exploring college programs, research, and professional opportunities. Be sure to grab some food and win college swag. Join us on Thursday, September 4 on the Fairfax campus and Tuesday, September 9 on the SciTech campus.

Students at SciTech's ScienceConnect 2024

Join us for George Mason Space Day 2025

Join us September 20 for this free, public, interactive event that brings people together to explore the science and technology driving today’s leading aerospace initiatives. Designed to educate and inspire, the day features engaging talks from experts in space exploration, along with hands-on activities, educational exhibits, and contributions from a variety of organizations in the field.

Student looking through telescope

George Mason’s summer camps introduce K-12 students to STEM fields and life on a college campus

This summer, our STEM camps gave K-12 students experience with hands-on research, faculty mentorship, and a taste of college life. Programs like ASSIP, FOCUS Camp, and the Mason Space Exploration Center spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire future scientists and innovators.

Group of students launching bottle rockets at MSEC Summer Camp

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Sep4

ScienceConnect 2025 - Fairfax Campus

Sep 4, 2025, 12:30 - 4:30 PM

Exploratory Hall Atrium

Join us for ScienceConnect this September and get to know the Mason Science community. Start off the semester by meeting College of Science faculty, staff, and students while exploring college programs, research, and professional opportunities. Be sure to grab some food and win college swag! Register to attend.
Sep4

4 Sep (GEOL) Jonathan Husson, Stratigraphy and Biogeochemistry

Sep 4, 2025, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Speaker: Jonathan Husson, University of Victoria, Canada Title: Constraints on the geologic CaCO 3 cycle across Earth history: a data synthesis approach Time: Thu, 4 Sep, 4:30pm EDT Location: Exploratory 1309 and via Zoom (for link, email lhinnov@gmu.edu) Host: Linda Hinnov ABSTRACT: On geological timescales, the total quantity of carbonate
Sep8

Communicating Science for Policy in a Populist World

Sep 8, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fuse at Mason Square, Arlington Campus and Virtual

What happens when science meets policy in a populist age? Join leading international experts for a global workshop on Monday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to noon with in-person and Zoom participation options. In this workshop, explore the various types of civic science approaches researchers can take in an increasingly

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